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MD Anderson's Clinical Cancer Genetics May 19th
Angelina Jolie recently announced that she underwent a double mastectomy, after genetic testing discovered she had a gene putting her at high risk for breast cancer. The gueast was Molly Daniels, a genetics counselor with MD Anderson's Clinical Cancer Genetics Program. We discussed who should get tested, how it works, as well as the diseases that genetic testing can detect.
5/17/2013 listen downloadHurricane Season 2012 5/19
Hurricane season starts June 1st. The guest was Harris County Ed Emmett. We discussed preparation, lessons learned from Hurricane Ike, as well at the new communication systems and use of social media in getting information to the public in the event of a storm.
5/17/2013 listen downloadGirls on the Run
Guests were Mary T Calahan and 3rd grader, Amy Hinaman, with Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run® is a positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
5/15/2013 listen downloadBikers Against Breast Cancer Ride - May 5th
Guests were Dorothy Gibson, CEO and Co Founder of The Rose, and D'etta Casto-Deleon, Committee Chair of the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Ride. The Rose reduces deaths from breast cancer by providing access to screening, diagnosis and treatment services to any woman regardless of her ability to pay. Bikers against Breast Cancer, along with The Dean and Rog Morning Show on Houston's Eagle, and Cox radio, are helping sponsor a fund raising ride to benefit The Rose.
5/6/2013 listen downloadWomens Business Enterprise Alliance May 6th
Cox Media Group Houston is proud of the partnership we have with WBEA. WBEA President April Day brought Jane Henry, partner & owner of Xcution, Inc., which was named the #2 Fastest Growing Business in Houston (2011) by the Houston Business Journal. Jane Henry talked about how the upcoming conference helps companies like hers connect with other woman-owned businesses as well as big corporations that specifically want to do business with women business owners. She will also offer a few tips to you on how to win business while at this conference so listeners get practical info on how to use the event to their advantage.
5/2/2013 listen download
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